Welcome to the world of Crochet. Let's cut to the chase. If you want to know where to get started and have free access to help,
The Crochet Crowd focuses on free tutorials. Most patterns are free, with some elite-level patterns charging a small nominal fee.
Learn to Crochet - Right Handed
Learn to crochet with Mikey from The Crochet Crowd. Get started instantly with a crochet hook and ball of yarn. I will provide additional tips to make your journey much more enjoyable.
Materials
- Regular yarn that isn't fluffy. People tend to get confused about the colours if they are changing, a solid colour yarn is best for learning.
- Suggested yarns are Red Heart Super Saver or Bernat Super Value Yarn.
Tools
- If you are unsure, a regular yarn like Red Heart Super Saver or Bernat Super Value with a 5.5 mm / I/9 crochet hook will be great.
Instructions
- Choose a crochet hook that matches the yarn suggestion.
- Learn how to hold the yarn in the yarn feeding hand.
- How to create a slip knot.
- How to hold the crochet hook and rotate it for easy crochet stitching.
- How to chain.
- How to single crochet.
- How to half double crochet.
- How to double crochet.
- How to treble crochet.
Suggested patterns to try your new skills:
Notes
There is no need to speed through the process. Take your time and enjoy the stitching journey.
Learn The Basics of Crochet
We teach both right-hand and left-hand crochet on our YouTube Channel.
Crochet Pattern Levels
Patterns are categorized into four levels.
- Beginner - Pattern intended for first-time crocheters with minimal shaping.
- Easy - Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitches, colour changes and simple shaping and finishing.
- Intermediate - Project using a variety of different stitches or techniques such as basic lace or colour patterns with mid-level shaping and finishing.
- Experienced - Projects with intricate stitch patterns, techniques, dimensions such as non-repetitive pattern, multi colour techniques, threads, smaller hooks and detailed fine shapes required fine attention and finishing.
Change Yarn Colours at Ends or Rounds
If you change colour at the end of a row, here is how to do it effectively without having tails fall out.
Change Yarn Midway Through Row/Rounds
If you run out of yarn midway through a round or row, this is how to deal with it.
How to Do Invisible Joins in Rounds
Learn how to do invisible joins so you don't see the start or stop of a round. For this effect, you will be required to end the yarn each time. This is done on mandala work, so it looks clean and concise.
Gauge
Gauge is the sizing of a pattern. It is generally given on patterns to get the same size as the pattern, but it is critical for things that need to fit something specific, like a hat.
This workshop takes you through understanding the gauge on the ball and patterns.
Reading Patterns
If you want to learn where to start reading patterns, I have done a few videos over the year, but was worried they would be too long. So I just sucked it up and put together a comprehensive tutorial to help you. It covers a wide variety of things you will encounter in patterns.
Reading Diagrams
Diagrams are my favourite. This will take you through the concepts of learning to read these fabulous diagrams, including clues to look for on where to start and shaping.
Beginners' Graphghan with Pictures
This is NOT for beginners, like those who never know how to crochet. It assumes you know how to crochet but want to go to another level of experiencing how to incorporate pictures into your projects, how to graph them, and how to take them from the paper into your project.
Graphghan Corner to Corner with Pictures
This is not for beginners not knowing crochet. This is taking this concept and apply pixel pictures or shapes into the project. The first video is just corner to corner for beginners.
Crochet Tapestry for Beginners
Learning how to bury yarn without cutting it under stitches so you can make shapes or pictures inside your blanket. This is different from graphghan work as graphghans usually have several yarns going at the same time.
Potential Beginner Project
This is a slow video of learning how to hold the hook and yarn to make this blanket.
Making Socks for Beginners
It's easier to start from the Toe and Go Up. This is a beginner level project for those wanting to try socks. You should know how to crochet before attempting these.
What is Blocking?
Blocking is the final touch of a project to ensure the shaping stays intact. When you crochet, you change the fibres, and blocking allows them to reopen and settle into their new shape. You can do steam or wet/damp blocking.
Sewing On Motifs without Going Through
If you want to sew onto the project but don't want the yarn to go all the way through. Here's how it is done.
Adding Crochet to Fleece
Entrelac Crochet for Beginners
Entrelac can be done in squares or rectangles starting from the middle and growing outward.
You can also do entrelac in rows. The right-hand and left-hand are provided below.
Square Granny Blanket
Rectangle Granny Blanket
Granny Ripples
Joining Motifs / Granny Squares
Intermediate Level Joining
Have you completed this project. Show me!